J.Mnisi, T.Shale, D.Phogole, R. Mabitsi, M.Msezane, N.

Maiketso

Introduction

Project Drivers

Principles

Socio-economic Baseline

Passport to Future Project

Lessons learn on Passport to Future project

Water infrastructure legacy project

Lessons learnt on water infrastructure project

Conclusion

TCTA is a state-owned entity responsible for:

- raising funding and managing repayment thereof,

- implementing bulk water infrastructure on behalf

of DWS.

FOR ORWRDP TCTA is implementing phase 2C

PSP

Contractor

Phase 2C of the ORWRDP is a pipeline project consisting of the following components:

A pipeline to convey bulk raw water from De Hoop Dam (Phase 2A) to Steelpoort town, A pump-station at Steelpoort town, to pump water up to Mooihoek through new and existing

pipelines (Phases 2D & 2H) Interconnections to existing LWUA infrastructure (Phase 2H)

To contribute to government developmental

agenda

To enhance relationship between the project and

the host community

To leave a positive project legacy

To ensure that communities benefit from

developments in their area

The key principles applied were that:

The projects should have an immediate and

long-term impact on the community,

The projects should be able to be implemented

throughout the whole project area (budget

permitting),

The projects should be aligned to the 3

companies’ core business and/or national

imperatives.

Projects should be aligned to the Integrated

Development Plan of the hosting municipality

Influx of job seekers

Based on interviews for ORWRDP Phase 2C

components – Need for intervention was

identified.

Social baseline was undertaken

59.9% of youth have some secondary schooling

Figure 1: Age distribution of population in Wards 2, 29 and 31

unemployment in the GTLM (45.5%).

50% of employment in the municipality is in

mining and quarrying sector,

Need identified by the RAP specialist

Buy-in by the project partners (Integrated

strategy)

Buy-in by the local leadership structures and

host community

Partnership with other organisations (mines,

SETAs, retail stores etc.)

Project components

CV development

Preparation for job interviews

Guidance on career opportunities

Basic computer training

Project management fundamentals

Launch of Passport to Future

Learners in classroom

Need to use other indigenous languages in

interviews, where English is not a key job

requirement.

Tailor make and continuously adapt the training

programme to the needs of the learners

Code of Conduct and sanctions are key

Logistical arrangement

Market the project

Background

Olifants project involves water transfer from De

Hoop dam to Mooihoek

Neighbouring villages to the project have critical

water shortage

Insufficient & dilapidated boreholes compound

the water crisis

Many people make use of rivers to meet their

water needs

Pipeline Leaking storage reservoir

Diesel pump Water treatment works

Learners in classroom

Refurbishing or re-equipping existing boreholes

and storage facilities

Connecting pipe works

Repair or install new pipe line for short lengths

Basic electrical and mechanical work

Alleviation of the current water crisis

Good project reception

Improved relationship with the community

Partnership with potential interested parties

Project Planning needs adequate time

Research on the needs, views and interests of

stakeholders

Continued feedback is necessary

Bulk water infrastructure projects need to also

benefit host communities

Involvement of the municipalities is essential from

the planning phase for project sustainability

Community buy-in is key to the success of the

project

Ms Nompumelelo Msezane: Head of Environment

Dr Thato Shale: Social Specialist

Telephone: (012) 683 1200

Website: http://www.tcta.co.za